Government of the United States Virgin Islands

Governor Bryan Orders Flags Flown at Half-Staff In Honor of Catherine Dorothy Lockhart-Elskoe

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS—Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has proclaimed that all Territorial flags in the Territory shall be flown half-staff from sunrise until sunset tomorrow, Tuesday, December 17th, as a mark of respect for the memory of an outstanding educator and culture-bearer, Mrs. Catherine Dorothy Lockhart-Elskoe, who passed away on December 3, 2019. Mrs. Elskoe co-founded […]

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FEMA Pledges to Expedite Territory’s Recovery Through Closer Collaboration with Virgin Islands Government

US VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr., Office of Disaster Recovery Director Adrienne L. Williams-Octalien and Virgin Islands Emergency Management Agency Director Daryl Jaschen met with Federal Emergency Management Agency Acting Administrator Peter Gaynor and FEMA’s U. S. Virgin Islands Recovery Director Jacquelyn Heyliger to expedite major recovery projects in the Territory tied to

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First Family Invites the Community to Attend Christmas Tree-Lightings and Children’s Holiday Parties

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS—Governor Albert Bryan Jr., First Lady Yolanda Bryan, and First Daughter Sumayah Bryan invite the Virgin Islands community to the family’s first annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Children’s Holiday Party scheduled for this month on St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John. Sumayah, 17, was asked to create a theme for each of

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Governor Bryan Mourns the Passing of Educator and Culture-Bearer Dorothy Elskoe

ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS—Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has issued a statement regarding the passing of St. Thomas educator and culture-bearer Dorothy Elskoe, who was honored in 1993 by the 20th Legislature with a resolution commending and honoring her for her efforts to promote and preserve Virgin Islands culture. “It is with a heavy heart

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Governor Bryan Calls 33rd Legislature Into Special Session To Consider Landmark Amendment to Cannabis Law

ST. CROIX, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS—Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced Tuesday that he is calling the 33rd Legislature into Special Session to consider an amendment to the Virgin Islands Medicinal Cannabis Patient Care Act that has the potential to significantly address the looming financial crisis of the Government Employees’ Retirement System. The act signed into law

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Governor Bryan Gets Update on Lovango Beach Club, First Newly Constructed Resort in 30 Years

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS—Governor Albert Bryan Jr. met with Mark Snider, the Owner and Developer for the resort being built on Lovango Cay and the first newly constructed resort development in the Territory in 30 years. Lovango Cay is one of the cays in Pillsbury Sound between Red Hook, St. Thomas, and Cruz Bay,

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Education Officials Brief Governor Bryan on Status of Student Performance and Outcomes

The Bryan/Roach administration is committed to graduating K-12 students who are proficient and college and career ready upon graduation. As such, the Administration is focused on implementing data-driven initiatives to expand opportunities to students which will ultimately lead to an improved quality of life. As a component of the Cradle to Career and Beyond initiative,

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Governor Bryan Expanding Development Opportunities For Small Businesses in the USVI

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS—Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is expanding opportunities for small businesses in the Territory. Recently the governor signed an order expanding Enterprise Zones on St. Thomas. He also traveled to Miami to present at the NAI Miami’s 6th Annual Florida and Caribbean Forum to tell investors, developers and realtors about Qualified Opportunity Zone Investment

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Governor Bryan Promotes Sports Tourism While Attending Paradise Jam Men’s Final

ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS—Governor Albert Bryan Jr. attended the Paradise Jam Men’s Final between Nevada and Bowling Green State College at the University of the Virgin Islands Sports and Fitness Center on Monday night, and he used the opportunity to promote his push for Sports Tourism in the Territory during a nationally broadcast interview.

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